Sephora
seh-FOR-uh
Sephora is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Variant of Zipporah, meaning "bird" in Hebrew.”. It currently ranks #4090 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2014.
What Sephora Means
“Variant of Zipporah, meaning "bird" in Hebrew.”
The Story of Sephora
This name, meaning 'bird,' carries an ancient Hebrew resonance, evoking grace and the freedom of flight.
Sephora is a name with ancient Hebrew roots, often considered a variant of Zipporah, meaning 'bird.' In the Bible, Zipporah was the wife of Moses. The name evokes imagery of lightness, swiftness, and perhaps a touch of the exotic. It has traveled from ancient lands through scripture and into modern usage.
Saying 'Sephora' feels like a delicate flutter, a whisper of freedom and grace. It’s a name that suggests a spirit unbound, ready to soar. For your daughter, it promises a creative soul with a keen sense of independence, a quality you’ll sense as you lovingly write her name.
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Sephora Saada
French journalist and writer
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#59 in 2014
Total Births
972
First Recorded
1974
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